Which of the following are the differences between the Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles? 1. Fundamental Rights are negative instructions, while the Directive Principles are positive instruction to the government. 2. Fundamental Rights are justifiable while the Directive Principles are non-justifiable. 3. Fundamental Rights enjoy constitutional basis while the Directive Principles are based on conventions. Codes

1 and 2

1 and 3

1, 2 and 3

None of these

Which of the following are listed as a Directive Principle in our Constitution? 1. Complete freedom in the economic field for the interest of consumers and producers. 2. Regulation of economic system of the country so as to prevent concentration of wealth and means of production. 3. To ensure decent standard of living and facilities of leisure for ali workers. 4. To t protect and improve the environment and to safeguard forests and wild life. Codes

2 and 3

2, 3 and 4

2 and 4

3 and 4

The instrument of instructions on the Government of India Act, 1935 has been incorporated in the Constitution of India in the year 1950 as

Fundamental Rights

Directive Principles of State Policy

Fundamental Duties

Emergency Provisions

What are the Gandhi an Principles incorporated in the Indian Constitution? 1. Efforts to be made for the development of weaker or back ward sections of the society. 2. Prohibition on the use of intoxicating liquor except for medicinal purposes. 3. Organisation of village Panchayati s. 4. Establishment of cottage and small scale industries in rural areas. codes

1, 3 and 4

1, 2 and 3

2, 3 and 4

All of these

The objective of including Directive Principles of State Policy say that the State shall seek to ensure

to establish a welfare state

to provide best opportunities for development

to check the arbitrary actions of the government

to establish a democratic state

The Directive Principles are in the nature of

judicial injunctions to the Government to enact certain laws

request to the Government to pay attention to certain subjects

injunctions to the Government to refrain from doing certain things

instructions to the Government to do certain things

Which Constitutional Amendment granted a position of primacy to all the Directive Principles over Fundamental Rights?

24th

25th

36th

42nd

If the State enacts a law to implement a Directive Principle calling for equitable distribution of the material resources of the community, it

is put in the Ninth Schedule

shall be considered void even if, it violates the rights in Articles 14 and 19

can be struck down by the Supreme Court on grounds of violating the Fundamental Rights

shall not be considered void if it violates Fundamental Rights under Article Hand 19

Panchayat Raj System in India is laid down under

Fundamental Rights

Fundamental Duties

Directive Principles of State Policy

Election Commission Act

The concept of ‘Welfare State’ is included in which part of the Indian Constitution?

Preamble of the Constitution

The Fundamental Rights

The Directive Principles of State Policy

The Fundamental Duties

Which of the following is not included in the Directive Principles of State Policy?

Prohibition of Liquor

Right to Work

Equal Wage for Equal Work

Right to Information

The Directive Principles of State Policy is a cheque which is paid on Bank’s convenience’. Who told it?

BR Ambedkar

KM Munshi

Rajendra Prasad

KT Seth

The purpose of Directive Principles of state policy is to

lay down positive instructions which would guide state policy at ail levels

implement Gandhij idea for a decentralized state

check the use of arbitrary powers by the government

promote welfare of the backward sections of the society

Which one among the following^ statements is not correct? The word ‘Socialist’ in the preamble of the Constitution of India, read with

Article 39(d), would enable the court to uphold the constitutionality of nationalization laws

Article 14, would enable the court to strike down a statute which failed to achieve the socialist goal to the fullest extent

Article 25, would enable the court to ensure freedom guaranteed under that Article

Article 23, would enable the court to reduce inequality in income and status

Which of the following statements is/are not indicative of the difference between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles? 1. Directive Principles are aimed at promoting social welfare, while Fundamental Rights are for protecting individuals from State encroachment.2. Fundamental Rights are limitations on State action, while Directive Principles are positive instructions for the Government to work towards a justice and socio-economic order.3. Fundamental Rights were included in the original Constitution, but Directive Principles were added by the first amendment.4. Fundamental Rights are amendable, but Directive Principles cannot be amended.Codes

1 and 2

2 and 3

3 and 4

1, 2 and 3

Which of the following are a Directive Principles of State Policy?1. Equal pay for equal work for men and women.2. Equal right to an adequate means of livelihood.3. Abolition of un touch ability and humancondition of work. Codes

1, 2, 3 and 4

1, 2 and 4

1, 2 and 3

Only 3

A socialistic ideology is reflected in the Directive Principle, which calls for?

securing equitable distribution of material resources of the country to prevent concentration of wealth

promotion of cottage industries

free and compulsory education for children up to 14 years of age

All of the above

Which of the following were added to the Directive Principles by amendments to the Constitution?1. To protect and improve the environment and safeguard wildlife.2. Right of workers to participate in management of industries.3. Right to work.. To protect and maintain places of historic interest. Codes

1 and 3

2 and 4

1, 3 and 4

1 and 2

The enforcement of Directive Principles depends mostly on?

The Courts

An effective opposition in Parliament

Resources available to the Government

Public cooperation

Which of the following can be termed ‘Gandhi an’ among the Directive Principles?1. Prevention of cow slaughter.2. Promotion of cottage industries.3. Establishment of village Panchayats.4. Uniform Civil Code for the country.Codes

1,2, 3 and 4

1,2 and 3

1 and 3

1 and 2

Among the ‘Socialistic’ Directive Principles may be listed1. Prevention of concentration of wealth.2. Right to work.3. Separation of judiciary from executive.4. Organizing agriculture along scientific lines. Codes

1 and 2

1, 2 and 3

2 and 4

1, 2, 3 and 4

As a result of Minerva Mills case, a law will be Protected by Article 31C if

it has been made to implement the Directives in Article 39(b) and (c)

it has been made to implement any Directive Principle

it conflicts with a Fundamental Right

None of the above

A uniform civil code mentioned in the Directive Principles of State Policy ensure

Economic equality

National security

National integration

Support of weaker sections of society

Which of the following Directive Principles of state society come into category of ‘liberal principles’?1. The state shall Endeavour to secure a uniform civil code throughout the territory of India.2. The state shall protect every monument or place or object of artistic or historic interest .Indian Polity 4153. The state shall Endeavour to;-secure to all workers a living wage and conditions of work ensuring a decent standard of life.4. The state shall take steps to separate the judiciary from executive, Codes

1, 2 and 3

1, 3 and 4

2, 3 and 4

1,2, 3 and 4

In which one of the following is promotion of International Peace and Security mentioned in the Constitution of India?